How Building a Black Hawk Relates to Running a StartupLearn the manufacturing lessons this hyper-local media startup applies to business processes to empower its COVID-affected workforce.

ByJames McKinney

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HearStartup Story Livespeaker Ryan Heafy, co-founder of hyperlocal media company6AM City, share how his experience manufacturing Black Hawk helicopters has prepared him for leading a startup through COVID, particularly as it relates to a distributed workforce and communication.

For many entrepreneurs and startup leaders, processes are often an afterthought. But, for Ryan process is part of his DNA and an integral part of 6AM City's founding. Ryan shares the tools he leverages to ensure workforce stability, cultural continuity, and operational norms across the company amidst the pandemic's disruption.

Specifically, Ryan talks about the importance of getting legal, financial and HR support early and documenting the company's playbook to codify and share established, repeatable processes across departments.

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James McKinney

Creator & Host, The Startup Story

James McKinney is the Founder & Host ofThe Startup Story, a multi-channel brand platform that brings the lessons of highly successful founders directly to the everyday founder. Whether it is through The Startup Story podcast or via the Startup Story LIVE event series, entrepreneurs everywhere can receive tactical and practical guidance from founders who are a few steps ahead.

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